ParaPride has endeavoured to meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ and disabled communities through a variety of complementary activities. The global pandemic led us to shift much of our work to have a digital focus. We continued to shine a spotlight on the lives of these intersectional communities, as well as providing opportunities to raise awareness and promote broader consideration of the challenges that they face in their lives.
ParaPride’s charitable objectives are as follows:
* Creating education and awareness around the need for greater visibility of the communities we serve within the wider LGBTQ+ and disabled communities;
* Creating and promoting online and offline activities and events to foster understanding of the experience of being LGBTQ+ and disabled people and to bring the communities we serve together;
* Working with other organisations to further educate and expose the wider public to the challenges faced by the communities we serve and opportunities that are presented when including them;
* Commissioning or conducting research to substantiate the prioritisation of issues impacting the communities we serve.
ParaPride looks for a wide range of opportunities to achieve these objectives, including producing inclusive digital events and working with venues and other social spaces to produce events. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increasing focus on digital activities, events, and collaborations.
We also promote information, resources, and awareness training for better consideration of the obstacles faced by these intersectional communities.
As a charity that is now scaling up after a period of early growth, we will be developing our approach over the next couple of years to further our charitable objectives and to serve the LGBTQ+ and disabled communities in the most effective way.
More information about our charity is available at: https://www.parapride.org/
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
General Duties of Trustees
* Ensuring that the organisation pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy.
* Ensuring that the organisation complies with its governing document (i.e., its constitution), charity law, company law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
* Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects for the benefit of the public.
* Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets.
* Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation.
* Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.
* Ensuring the financial stability of the charity.
* Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
* Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal, and remuneration of the chief executive (if the charity employs staff).
In addition to a charity Trustee’s statutory duties, the Treasurer plays a vital role in overseeing the financial affairs of the charity, ensuring its financial viability during growth, and making sure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. The Treasurer provides strategic financial guidance to the board and ensures compliance with relevant financial legislation and best practices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Oversight and Reporting
* Oversee the charity’s financial activities, approving and presenting budgets, accounts, and financial statements, and ensuring they align with its mission and objectives.
* Provide regular financial reports to the Board of Trustees, highlighting key issues, trends, and risks.
* Monitor the financial performance and position of the charity, ensuring sustainability and sound management of resources.
* Work with our Bookkeeper to ensure all day-to-day financial tasks are completed effectively (accounts payable and receivable remain up to date and in accordance with our policies).
Budgeting and Strategic Planning
* Manage the development of the annual budget in conjunction with the Finance Subcommittee.
* Assist in the creation and review of the charity’s strategic plan, providing financial insights and risk assessments.
* Ensure that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs, including ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.
* Contribute to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
Governance and Compliance
* Lead the Finance Subcommittee and represent the decisions, recommendations, and actions of the Finance Subcommittee to the main Board of Trustees.
* Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, including the Charity Commission requirements and UK financial legislation.
* Ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
* Ensure that proper accounting records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place.
* Ensure that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented.
* Ensure that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.
* Liaise with external auditors, manage the annual audit process, and ensure timely submission of annual accounts and reports.
* Keep the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
* Make a formal presentation of the accounts at the annual general meeting and draw attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way.
Risk Management
* Identify and manage financial risks, providing the board with clear advice on risk mitigation strategies.
* Advise on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
* Oversee the charity’s investments and reserves policy, ensuring prudent management of funds.
* Ensure that there is no conflict between any funding or investment held and the aims and objects of the charity.
Supporting the Board
* Act as the main point of contact for financial matters, providing guidance and support to fellow trustees.
* Work closely with other trustees to ensure that the board is fully informed of the charity’s financial status and has the necessary information to make sound decisions.
* Contribute to the board’s overall decision-making process, offering a financial perspective on strategic matters.
* Sit on appraisal, recruitment, and disciplinary panels as required.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Liaise with key stakeholders, including funders, regulatory bodies, trustees, and volunteers on financial matters.
* Represent the charity in financial negotiations and discussions as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
* A recognised financial qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is desirable.
Experience
* Proven experience in financial management, preferably within the charity sector.
* Experience of charity finance, fundraising, and payroll (including pension schemes and NI) is advantageous.
* Experience in strategic planning and risk management.
Skills and Knowledge
* Strong financial analysis skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly, including examining financial consequences of actions.
* Knowledge of charity accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
* Understanding of financial governance and compliance in the charity sector.
Personal Qualities
* Commitment to the charity’s mission and values.
* Strong ethical standards and integrity.
* Collaborative and supportive approach, with the ability to challenge constructively.
* Being prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the Board (and championing them in the Finance Subcommittee, as required).
* A willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.
TIME COMMITMENT
* Standard terms of Board Trustees are a period of three (3) years. Board members can usually be re-elected for a period of another three (3) years thereafter, for one (1) further term.
* ParaPride Board Trustees will regularly attend Board meetings and/or send apologies with sufficient warning (no less than two days ahead of the meeting).
* All Board members are also expected to respond within two (2) weeks to a request for review of information and comment by any other member of the Board.
* If a Board member misses more than three (3) consecutive meetings, it may be appropriate to ask that Board member to resign or take a leave of absence.
* Trustees will provide a minimum three (3) month notice period if they choose to step down.
LOCATION
Please note: This role can be carried out largely remotely (via Teams or Zoom). Occasionally, the Board may gather or take meetings at various locations in and around London, but attendance in person is not always mandatory for applicants living in other parts of the UK. We will, however, be looking for UK-based Board members, in general.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
At ParaPride, we are committed to ensuring that all of our activities are as accessible and as inclusive as possible. These include applying for and interviewing for roles. Whilst we understand that we can never be fully accessible as everybody’s needs are different, we strive to be proactive with thinking about accessibility requirements.
We offer several diverse ways of applying for a role. These include:
* Sending an email.
* Recording an audio or video.
* Having a face-to-face conversation (on a digital platform).
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